This year, Hofstra University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its recognition of the business school as a distinct entity within the University, hence “Zarb at 50.” One of the anniversary events comprised well-attended videotaped presentations by President Rabinowitz and five distinguished alumni, followed by a reception.

We are making the videos available in three ways: (1) We are posting 6 separate videos over the next couple of weeks that are divided by speaker. (2) At the Hofstra YouTube channel, a special playlist with each of the separate presentations is available. Click here. (3) At the Hofstra YouTube channel is the entire 1.5 hour event in one video.Click here.

Today, we are highlighting thepresentation by Ms. Kathryn V. Marinello. Ms. Marinello, aHofstra MBA in Marketing, is a Senior Advisor for Ares Management. Previously, sheserved as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stream Global Services from2010 to 2014; and as Chief Executive Officer and President of Ceridian Corporation from2006 to 2010. Before that, Ms. Marinello served in a wide variety of senior roles at GE formore than a decade. She was Chief Executive Officer and President of GE Fleet Services atGE Commercial Finance from 2002 to 2006 and at GE Insurance Solutions from 1999 to2002. Ms. Marinello has been an Independent Director on the Board of General Motorssince 2009 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2014. She has been aDirector of AB Volvo since 2014; RealPage since 2015; and Nielsen Holdings since 2014. Shealso serves as a Director of the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the Minnesota Business Partnership.

I also feel pleasure to attend this great event. It is just this moment when i will graduate from school and to experience the real world. The five distinguished alumni all told us their extraordinary stories, and they all mentioned that the undeniable importance of internet, social media, and data for current business world. I got some inspiration from their speech, for now and future marketing is a opportunity and a challenge. What should i do ? Tightly grasping the chance and improving myself.

I am very happy to join this event. I missed the first speech cause I take a competition. Finally, I see the video here!!! I got the chance to Kathyrn in the dinner. She is a very brilliant female. I learn a lot of things from her. She got through her tough time to make her succeed!

I was there at the event, too. Ms.Kathryn V. Marinello is so brilliant. From her school time to career path, she always know what she should do on her next step, and she know well in her field and the structure of a successful company. That’s the most important thing I learned from her speech.